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England search for a glimmer of hope
Late wicket under floodlights at Sophia Gardens offers morale boost after Australia shine brightest
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North scores century as England toil new
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Marcus North completed a century during his Ashes debut on today as Australia continued to pile on the runs on the fourth morning of the first test against England.
Angus Fraser: Asking new-ball bowlers for a short, sharp shock has cost England dear
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Inside Cricket
Hauritz licks his lips as England pair are in a spin
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Australian angle: Peter Roebuck of the Sydney Morning Herald and Melbourne Age writes from Sophia Gardens
Nerves turn Mr Cricket into proper fidget
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Mr Cricket has turned into Mr Anxious and, after another day when Australian batsmen made plenty of hay, England can at least be thankful for small mercies. There was a time when Mike Hussey was the last person bowlers wanted to see; now they put out the welcome mat.
Ponting sets the tone for day of utter dominance
Saturday, 11 July 2009
When Ricky Ponting was finally obliged to return to the pavilion he of course hated it. Two hundred and twenty-four balls faced, 316 minutes at the crease, 14 fours and one six scored in an innings of 150, and the Poms, though not in great shape, still able to stand up without physical help. Well, there was still much work to be done.
The Ashes: latest scorecard
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Minute-by-minute updates from the first Test in Cardiff
Rain slows Australia progress
Friday, 10 July 2009
Rain halted Australia's march towards an ominous score in the first npower Ashes Test in Cardiff.
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